United Workers Union (UWU)

Toll warehouse workers end strike over wages, job security

United Workers Union membersÌýacross seven Toll Group distribution centresÌýaccepted a new offer from Toll. Jim McIlroy reports.

Life with COVID-19: Essential worker speaks out

Despite the NSWÌýgovernment’s admission that essential workplaces are key sites of COVID-19 transmission, itÌýhasÌýdone little to address workers’ concerns.ÌýIsaac Nellist spoke to a packer at Woolworths.

Two months into lockdown, Sydney’s essential workers still face COVID-19 risk at work

Despite the NSW government acknowledging that workplaces are critical sites of COVID-19 transmission, many essential workers say little has been done to protect them. Fred Fuentes reports.

Coles workers force management to act on COVID-19 threat

Corporations areÌýputting profits above the health and safety of the workers, a union forum has been told. Jim McIlroy reports.

Disaster payments increased, but millions still losing out

The federal goverrment's Disaster Payment, now revised, is still not enough for many. Isaac Nellist reports on this and the campaign to raise JobSeeker.

Solidarity grows with stood-down pool workers

Workers at Annette Kellerman Aquatic CentreÌýinÌýMarrickville whoÌýhave beenÌýstood down without pay during the lockdownÌýare organising for their rights. Isaac Nellist reports.

Pay workers stood down during lockdown

Workers at two council-owned inner west pools have beenÌýstood down by private operatorsÌýwithout payÌýduringÌýlockdown. Pip Hinman argues this is the ugly consequence ofÌýcouncilsÌýcontracting out community services.

General Mills workers win wage rise, maintain conditions after 3-week strike

After three weeks on strike, General Mills workers haveÌýendorsed a dealÌýthat includes aÌýwage riseÌýand inÌýwhich allÌýtheir conditions are maintained, reports Jim McIlroy.

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General Mills workers strike for secure work and fair pay

Workers at General Mills, one of the largestÌýfood manufacturing companies in the world,Ìýhave started an indefinite strike for a fair pay rise and secure work. Jim McIlroy reports.

McCormick workers win pay rise, retain conditions

After almost six weeks on strike, United Workers Union members at McCormick have accepted a new offer from the company, which includes retaining all conditions and a pay rise. Mary Merkenich reports.

Food workers take action for a wage rise, protect meal breaks

Workers at McCormick Foods Australia have walked out after their demands for improved working conditions and a pay rise were ignored. Sue Bolton reports.

Aeroplane jelly off the menu while workers are denied pay rise

Big Mac sauce and Aeroplane Jelly are off the menu for now while the workers who make them are denied a pay rise. Kerry Smith reports.